Forest Glen Elementary School
Tel:
(317)964-4900
- Forest Glen Elementary School serves 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Forest Glen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Forest Glen Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Forest Glen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Glen Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #398 out of 1,767 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 12% |
| Black | 15% | 12% |
| White | 30% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Lawrence Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Glen Elementary School is Lawrence North High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fall Creek Valley Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sunnyside Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Fall Creek Valley Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1238 students
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(317)964-6600 0.2 7-8 1238 - Indianapolis Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 732 students
1.4 miles
6345 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317)964-4500 1.4 1-6 732 - Indianapolis Indian Creek Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 690 students
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Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317)964-4400 1.8 1-6 690 - Indianapolis Crestview Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 541 students
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Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317)964-4200 2.0 1-6 541 - Indianapolis Belzer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1157 students
2.3 miles
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317)964-6200 2.3 6-8 1157
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